SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roles

Long-term placements

Daily supply work

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in Greenwich in inclusive mainstream primary schools. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and build confidence in a supportive classroom environment.

Roles are available on a full-time, part-time, long-term and daily supply basis to fit your availability. You’ll collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to promote positive behaviour and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in schools or care/youth settings.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Genuine commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping children access the curriculum through tailored learning strategies.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Building trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence.
• Supporting pupils with personal, social and emotional development.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusive education

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Are you looking for a rewarding role in Greenwich where no two days are the same?

Protocol Education is recruitingSEN Learning Support Assistants to work in inclusive mainstream primary schools, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs. You'll play a key role in helping children build confidence, engage with learning, and achieve their individual goals in a supportive classroom environment.

We have a variety offull-time, part-time, long-term and daily supply opportunities available to suit your availability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping children access the curriculum through tailored learning strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence
• Supporting pupils with personal, social and emotional development

You’ll be supporting children with a range of needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Learning difficulties and developmental delays

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, either in schools or through care, childcare, youth work or similar settings
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible roles to fit around your lifestyle
• Long-term placements with the potential for permanent opportunities
• Daily supply work available when you want flexibility
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of mainstream primary schools

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we’d love to help you find a role where your support can have a lasting impact.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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